Clinical Postdoctoral Fellowship in School Based Mental Health and Special Education

1 month ago
United States$50k–55kFull TimeMental Health Therapy
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Baker Center for Children and Families as a Clinical Postdoctoral Fellowship in School Based Mental Health and Special Education in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintaining a diverse caseload of approximately 8 students, providing weekly therapeutic services
  • Implementing a social emotional curriculum weekly within an assigned classroom
  • Conducting diagnostic and psychoeducational assessments
  • Providing consultation and crisis intervention as needed

Requirements

  • Maintaining a diverse caseload of approximately 8 students, providing weekly therapeutic services
  • Implementing a social emotional curriculum weekly within an assigned classroom
  • Conducting diagnostic and psychoeducational assessments
  • Providing consultation and crisis intervention as needed

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary range: $50,000 to $55,000 annually.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Baker Center for Children and Families as a Clinical Postdoctoral Fellowship in School Based Mental Health and Special Education.

Key Skills

Therapeutic Services DeliveryCase ManagementConsultationFamily TherapyParent TrainingSocial-Emotional Learning CurriculumInterdisciplinary Team LeadershipService PlanningPsychological EvaluationDiagnostic ImpressionsRisk AssessmentCrisis ManagementEvidence-Based InterventionsSupervisionCulturally Responsive CareCommunication
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Postdoctoral Fellowship in School Based Mental Health and Special Education at Baker Center for Children and Families a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Mental Health Therapy — Physician Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at Baker Center for Children and Families is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Baker Center for Children and Families lists compensation for this physician position at $50k to $55k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($50k–$55k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Therapeutic Services Delivery, Case Management, Consultation, Family Therapy, Parent Training, Social-Emotional Learning Curriculum, Interdisciplinary Team Leadership, Service Planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The fellow will manage a caseload of up to 8 students, providing weekly therapeutic services, implementing a social-emotional curriculum, and coordinating care with families and external providers. Responsibilities also include leading team meetings and conducting comprehensive psychological assessm...

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Mbta Pass Discount, Retirement Plan, Company Contribution. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mbta Pass Discount
Retirement Plan
Company Contribution
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

1mo ago